Kara

In 2022, the name Kara was 872nd most popular baby name for girls and 1,648th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 316 babies were named Kara in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 10,638 babies in the United States were named Kara. Today, the average age of someone named Kara is around 36 to 37 years old.

The name "Kara" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Kara is .

Kara Meaning & Origin

Kara is an original name that might evoke thoughts of strength, grace and simplicity; in Italian it means beloved, while in Turkish, it means dark.

The name Kara is described as heroic, adventurous and gallant.

Pronunciation

Kara is pronounced ka-ra in English. The name Kara has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kara

• The name Kara is used in several popular TV shows, including "Supergirl" where it's the titular character's name and "Battlestar Galactica" where a main character is named Kara Thrace.

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